Atty. Claire O'Brien
Claire O'Brien advises companies and individuals in the health care, medical device and pharmaceutical industries on a myriad of regulatory compliance issues. Claire counsels clients on various health care issues, including compliance with federal and state regulations and the day-to-day operations of health care facilities.
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About Claire O'Brien at a glance
Claire O'Brien is a health care attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2016) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society Pro Bono Award (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Claire O'Brien advises companies and individuals in the health care, medical device and pharmaceutical industries on a myriad of regulatory compliance issues
- Claire counsels clients on various health care issues, including compliance with federal and state regulations and the day-to-day operations of health care facilities
- She has significant experience advising on regulatory compliance across a range of industries, including counseling companies and individuals on interactions with the U.S
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and guidance regarding compliance with the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Claire’s work includes conducting and advising health care companies and professionals on fast-paced and sensitive internal investigations, counseling on employment issues including physician employment contracts, advising on board governance issues, and completing due diligence related to corporate transactions involving health care, medical device, and pharmaceutical entities
- She also helps clients navigate various regulatory issues involving the North Carolina Medical Board, North Carolina Board of Nursing, and the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and litigates matters related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Having formerly practiced with a large international law firm in Washington, D.C., Claire has experience preparing public comments and petitions related to complex federal regulatory agency rulemakings and guidance documents
- She also frequently publishes and speaks on matters related to the health care industry
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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